Overview

With the guidance of actively practicing scholars in the field, you will be able to qualify for a broad range of settings that require forensic assessment or clinical treatment aptitudes.

This in-person Clinical Forensic Psychology program from The Chicago School curriculum will expose you to the theoretical principles, scientific research, and clinical practice skills that can enable you to assume professional responsibilities in a variety of forensic settings. Course content is regularly adapted to reflect developments in the field and to emphasize critical thinking, sensitivity to ethical principles, the role of personal values, and cultural diversity.

Career

Graduates from the in-person Clinical Forensic Psychology Psy.D. programme are prepared to apply their skills to a variety of fields and professions, including:

• Child welfare agencies
• Forensic units in state mental health facilities
• Jails and prisons
• Community mental health centers
• Juvenile correctional facilities
• Family courts
• Private practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Psychopathology
• Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing
• Mental Health Law

Visit the programme website for more information

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 53
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements:

• $50 application fee
• GPA from undergraduate and any graduate schools; generally an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission
• Successful work history after completion of the baccalaureate degree
• The admission essay
• Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or supervisors from professional or volunteer experiences
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• The admission interview

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International / Non-residents: 66,552 AUD / year (≈ 47,643 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 66,552 AUD / year (≈ 47,643 USD / year)
• Domestic / In-State: 66,552 AUD / year (≈ 47,643 USD / year)

Living costs

Orange, United States: 1,537-2,235 AUD / month

Funding

Scholarships are available. Visit the programme website for more information.